Spec'ing Z4 Coupe - colour?

[trackdemon]

Choices, choices....

Order for the Z4 Coupe has been in for some time now, getting close to delivery so time to finalize spec. Decided on model easy enough (3.0i Sport, M bit too much for the daily commute, SE soft) but not sure on some of the finer detail of spec, mainly colour:

White is supposedly the 'in' colour at the moment, sorely tempted to go for it as I suspect white could look very, very good indeed - would be matched to black/silver interior. I suspect white could be a bit fadish and regretted 2 years down the line come sale time though, so current thinking has metallic black (those rear curves look tres cool) matched to either grey or black interior. I think the blue's are a little too bland, the red a bit too gaudy - although would work on the M?

Anyway, basic question is: white, silver, or black?

I think you can see them here: www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/index/0,5140,1156_160051043__bs-WjQ%253D%2540bb-Q1A%253D,00.html#

(I say I think as it behaves differnetly depending on your PC....)

[douglasr]

White may be trendy (who decides?), but we live in blightly, not California. I doubt that dealers will give you that same money as metallic or black when you trade it in.

Personally I would have metallic black (less swirl marks than base black) with red interior.

[Hammerhead]

Funny, I was specing one up virtually yesterday afternoon. I 'went' for Montego Blue (looks like Estoril) over Pearl Grey leather and thought it looked luuuuuuverly.

When are they reaching UK shores?

[julianhj]

If I had £38k to spare, mine would be in Titanium silver with New England black leather

[trackdemon]

Black Sapphire with Pearl Grey or Oregon Black front running at the moment... we haven't been given a delivery date yet but the order was placed almost a year ago now so we're first on the list; expecting August.

[Paul Drawmer]

I really wouldn't touch white. Unless it's an 'M' and then put huge M colour diagonal graphics on it!

Is arctic silver very very light? If so I'd have that with Black leather and matt black wheels - very mean looking.

My favourite though; because I think the shape is quite complex, would be dark green, with tan leather.

Oh well, I'm only wasting time here when I should be working. I think the Z4 coupe looks fantastic - hope you have lots of fun with it.

[Bodo]

douglasr said:

White may be trendy (who decides?)

all consumers.

[alfa male]

IMO the blackmetallic one in this month's EVO looks excellent.

[trackdemon]

alfa male said:

IMO the blackmetallic one in this month's EVO looks excellent.

Yup, thats helped sway things.... silver will be top seller, too bland....

[r988]

Silver is a bit boring, white really needs a few race style graphics to make it interesting, the red looks better on the roadster than the coupe. Leaving either blue or black, I'd probably go black myself, with dark coloured wheels to add to the menacing look.

[Andrew D]

White is extremely faddish, and will date once it's not flavour of the month. Plus it's a nightmare to keep clean.

Just look at all the Z4 roadsters on the road at the moment. When the Z4 came out, everyone wanted Sterling Grey or Titanium Silver, and now they're absolutely everywhere and don't look special at all.

I like Bright Red (yes, it's vulgar, but thats the point), and looks brilliant with beige leather.

[billywiz]

My wife had the red Z4 prior to the M6.Looks stunning with full black leather, Stood out from the norm and looked good

[RacingTeatray]

Paul Drawmer said:

I really wouldn't touch white. Unless it's an 'M' and then put huge M colour diagonal graphics on it! Is arctic silver very very light? If so I'd have that with Black leather and matt black wheels - very mean looking. My favourite though; because I think the shape is quite complex, would be dark green, with tan leather. Oh well, I'm only wasting time here when I should be working. I think the Z4 coupe looks fantastic - hope you have lots of fun with it.

I agree - I'd go for dark metallic green with tan/cognac leather. Or possibly dark wine red leather. But sounds like that would need to be special order.

Otherwise black for that Batmobile look.

[jagdpanther]

Black definitely

Ive seen loads of the Z4 convertibles knocking about and Im not a fan....until the day I saw one in Black!

[mikeyboy]

I really like the black,
Is this replacing your NSX?

[trackdemon]

Pretty much decided on met Black/black&silver interior.

Its replacing the Cooper S (although the NSX may be up for sale shortly too....)

[mikeyboy]

MattW said you loved the NSX so I would have been surprised. Two sports cars in one household. My dream

[adom]

trackdemon said:

Pretty much decided on met Black/black&silver interior. Its replacing the Cooper S (although the NSX may be up for sale shortly too....)

What's its likely replacement Steve???

[Romanymagic]

I would go for the dark metallic blue - looks very nice IMHO!

[trackdemon]

Spec completed:

3.0i Sport
Black Sapphire
Black Oregon leather
Brushed Aluminium trim
Comfort pack (multi-func wheel, storage pack, PDC)
Cruise control
Professional nav
6 CD changer

And finally a delivery date: 2nd week August! Anyone else got one on order / have a delivery date?